Mega Dragonite ex
Quick take
- Closes Ascended Heroes set numbering at #295, the rarest pull in the entire 295-card set
- TCGPlayer market around $286 raw, anchor of the Ascended Heroes chase tier
- Mega Dragonite first appearance from the Generation VI X/Y Mega Evolution era revival
- aky CG Works composition with full draconic flight pose
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Ascended Heroes
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 295/217 · $172.17 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyThe Pseudo-Legendary Closer of Ascended Heroes
Ascended Heroes (me2pt5, January 2026) was one of the largest English Pokemon TCG releases ever printed. 295 cards in the base set, triple reverse holo patterns (Energy Symbol, Poke Ball, Team Rocket stamp), no booster box format. The set was a special expansion that asked collectors to think differently about scope, the master set wasn't 200 cards plus secrets, it was 600+ unique items across the rarity treatments.
“Closes Ascended Heroes set numbering at #295, the rarest pull in the entire 295-card set”
Mega Dragonite ex MHR sits at #295, the final number in the set. Position matters in Pokemon TCG numbering, the highest-numbered card is traditionally reserved for the rarest chase. Mega Dragonite earned the slot via Generation I pseudo-legendary status combined with the Mega Evolution era's revival of the design. The aky CG Works composition shows the Mega form in full draconic flight, the design language pulled distinctly aggressive compared to the standard Dragonite silhouette.
Pricing has held the $250-300 range since release. TCGPlayer market around $286 raw. The MHR rarity pull rate combined with Ascended Heroes' set size makes per-specific-card odds the rarest in the entire Mega Evolution era to that point. Collectors building the Ascended Heroes master set need this card. Skip it and the 600+ card master collection has a visible gap.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Around $286 raw on TCGPlayer at last sync. Anchor of the Ascended Heroes chase tier. PSA 10 graded copies push past $500 in clean condition. The card sits at the top of the Ascended Heroes secret rare ladder.
Has held the $250-300 range since the January 2026 release. Ascended Heroes' size means total master set demand has stayed strong despite the broader scope of the set. Mega Dragonite MHR pricing reflects scarcity within the largest English Pokemon TCG release rather than headline character demand.
Stable. Ascended Heroes is the largest Mega Evolution era release and the MHR scarcity within that set provides structural floor support. Dragonite's permanent collector base from Generation I gives the card character durability beyond Mega-era specific cycles. PSA 10 graded copies are the cleanest long hold.
PSA 10 around 1.7-2.2x raw, $500-650 on a $286 raw card. The gold etched MHR surface is forgiving on print quality but unforgiving on handling marks. Fingerprints and surface scuffs grade harshly. Centering on the long axis is the main grading variable.
Roughly 1 in 1,786 packs across all MHR slots in Ascended Heroes based on community pull rate data. The largest English Pokemon TCG release ever printed combined with no booster box format makes per-Mega-Dragonite odds particularly steep. Sealed Ascended Heroes product is collector-only territory.
Anchor MHR of Ascended Heroes. Rarer than any SIR or standard rarity in the set. The Ascended Heroes MHR tier is the rarest pull tier of the entire Mega Evolution era to that point, given the set's size. Comparable to other ME-era MHRs in absolute rarity but with the Ascended Heroes scope multiplier.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
aky CG Works is a digital illustration studio with multiple Mega Evolution era credits. The studio approach favours dynamic action poses with atmospheric backgrounds, well-suited to flying or dragon-type Pokemon. The Ascended Heroes Mega Dragonite is one of the studio's most-cited individual works.
Mega Dragonite in full draconic flight against a sky scene. The Mega form's increased mass and aggressive posture are emphasised, with wings fully extended and body angled forward. Background uses warm sunset gradients with cloud formations suggested through subtle light layers. Composition emphasises flight and presence rather than direct combat.
Mega Hyper Rare with full-card etched gold foiling. Texture follows a hammered-metal pattern across the entire surface, including typography and energy symbols. No coloured ink layers, the whole card reads as gold under any lighting.
MHR is the rarity that signals investment-grade collecting. The treatment is consistent across the entire Mega Evolution era, which gives the MHRs a unified visual identity. Mega Dragonite's underlying composition works particularly well in monochrome gold because the design relies on silhouette and motion rather than colour palette.
BackgroundAbout Mega Dragonite ex
Dragonite debuted in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as the final evolution of the Dratini/Dragonair/Dragonite line. National Pokedex #149. Dragon/Flying type. 600 Base Stat Total, pseudo-legendary status alongside Tyranitar, Salamence, Metagross. Mega-evolves into Mega Dragonite in Generation VI's X/Y Mega Evolution era, with the design adding additional mass, more aggressive head crest, and modified wing structure. The Mega form's TCG appearance in Ascended Heroes is the first modern Mega Dragonite card.
- ›Generation I pseudo-legendary, automatic legacy status
- ›Iconic evolutionary line (Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite) with mystical mythology
- ›Lance's signature Pokemon in the original anime and games
- ›Dragon/Flying typing, one of the most beloved type combinations
- ›Mega Dragonite design from Gen VI is widely regarded as one of the best Mega designs
- ›Generation I in Pokemon Red/Green/Blue (1996-1998)
- ›Lance's signature Pokemon in the original Elite Four
- ›Multiple anime arcs including Drake's Dragonite (Orange League)
- ›Mega Dragonite debut in Pokemon X/Y (2013) and OR/AS (2014)
- ›Pokemon GO release in 2016 with subsequent Mega Dragonite event
Dragonite has held competitive presence across multiple generations via Multiscale (halves damage at full HP) combined with Dragon Dance and STAB Outrage. Mega Dragonite in OR/AS pushed offensive ceilings further. The Ascended Heroes MHR has playable stats but is universally a display piece at this price tier.
Own it wellCollector guide
Gold etched surfaces grade harshly on handling defects. Fingerprints, surface scuffs, edge whitening, all immediately visible against the consistent gold tone. The Ascended Heroes set didn't include booster boxes, so the cards came primarily from Build & Battle Boxes, Premium Collections, and other sealed products with their own handling profiles.
Grade clean copies. PSA 10 premium runs 1.7-2.2x raw, $500-650. Handle with sleeves only, body oil on gold etched surfaces is a common downgrade. The Ascended Heroes grading population is still building, early submissions captured cleaner pre-handling pricing. Read the grading guide →
Perfect-fit sleeve on pull, rigid top loader or magnetic case for raw. Graded slabs are the gold standard at this rarity tier. Climate-controlled storage matters more for gold-etched cards than standard holofoils, the surface is more sensitive to humidity cycling. See the storage guide →
Direct purchase only. The 1-in-1,786 pull rate makes sealed product irrational at this scale. TCGPlayer Direct for raw, eBay for graded. The MHR tier inventory is thin enough that you may need to wait for the right listing rather than buying the first available. See the singles buying guide →
At this price tier, authentication is non-negotiable for raw purchases. Counterfeits often get the gold colour close but the texture wrong. Graded slabs from PSA, CGC, or BGS eliminate the risk for serious purchases.
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High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Positive but quieter than the headline Ascended Heroes SIR slots. The MHR tier draws investment-focused collectors specifically. The 'closing card of the set' positioning gives Mega Dragonite a niche significance among master set completionists.
- ›Recent TCGPlayer market around $286 raw
- ›PSA 10 graded comps in the $500-650 range based on early eBay sales
Moderate. Pull videos featuring this card celebrate the rarity rather than the art. The gold etched treatment is consistent across the entire ME era, so each MHR pull reads as 'one of the rare ones' rather than a unique artistic moment. Mega Dragonite's existing fanbase keeps engagement constant even without viral pull moments.
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